How many health inspections has CARLOS SANDWICH SHOP had?

CARLOS SANDWICH SHOP has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CARLOS SANDWICH SHOP ever been shut down?

No, CARLOS SANDWICH SHOP has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CARLOS SANDWICH SHOP?

The most frequently cited violations at CARLOS SANDWICH SHOP are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

CARLOS SANDWICH SHOP

5713 E COLUMBUS DRIVE, Tampa, FL 33619

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MOHAMED FAROOK · License: SEA3904021

CARLOS SANDWICH SHOP in Tampa, FL has 27 inspections on record with 166 total violations (6.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Data current as of March 14, 2025

Inspection History (27)

Mar 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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